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How Important are Wheel Chocks for the Mining Industry?

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Mining activities take place on every continent in the world, even in areas with temperatures as low as 41 degrees fahrenheit or as high as 122 degrees fahrenheit.   Extreme temperatures, cave-ins, explosions and poisonous gas pose serious dangers to the lives of underground miners. With heavy machines, drillers, high-voltage cables and debris flying from blasting. The working conditions can be just as hazardous for workers on the surface.   Such extreme conditions make working in this industry one of the riskiest occupations. However, the risks can be significantly mitigated with the proper safety measures and the right equipment in place.  How Can Wheel Chocks Reduce Mining Accidents?  One of the most common accidents on mining sites involves powerful haulage vehicles. Even if the brakes are applied, haul or service trucks sometimes tend to roll away, causing damage to other heavy equipment and posing a serious risk to workers. Safety standards can be sig...

Top Wheel Chocks by FSP America

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Having supreme quality and high strength chocks is important to ensure safety of workers on potentially hazardous worksites like mining or construction. FSP America is a leading reputed brand when it comes to distributing high density polyethylene wheel chocks. Made from one-piece moulded polyethylene and injected with polyurethane, these chocks are lightweight, UV resistant and weatherproof making it an ideal option for rough working conditions. 055 CHOCK Rotationally molded, and constructed using one piece. This makes them lightweight, UV stable, heavy duty, chemical, oil & water-resistant, ultra-durable and resistant to corrosion.  OZ Chock Composition FSP OZ Chocks are manufactured from 100% Polyethylene and high density urethane foam. All materials used in the construction of our chocks are 100% virgin materials. Heavy Duty Plastic Wheel Chocks are available in a standard colour of yellow with other colours available on request. Traction pads are essential to the safe us...